Warrants are public records in Coffee County, Tennessee, pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act (T.C.A. § 10-7-503). This legislation establishes that government records shall be accessible to the public unless specifically exempted by state law. The Coffee County Sheriff's Office maintains these records in accordance with state transparency requirements.
Members of the public may access warrant information through designated channels established by the Coffee County Sheriff's Office. The public nature of these records serves multiple functions within the judicial system, including:
Certain warrant information may be temporarily restricted during active investigations as permitted under T.C.A. § 10-7-504, which provides exemptions for records that might interfere with ongoing law enforcement activities.
Warrant records maintained by the Coffee County court system typically contain the following information as prescribed by Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 4:
These records are maintained in accordance with T.C.A. § 40-6-205, which governs the issuance and execution of arrest warrants in Tennessee jurisdictions.
Citizens seeking to verify warrant status in Coffee County may utilize several no-cost methods established by local authorities. The following options are available to the public:
Pursuant to T.C.A. § 10-7-503(a)(2)(A), government agencies must provide reasonable access to public records during regular business hours. Requestors may be required to present valid identification when seeking warrant information in person.
The Coffee County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for executing warrants within county jurisdiction. Sheriff warrants in Coffee County are issued in accordance with the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure, specifically Rule 4, which establishes the requirements for arrest warrants.
Sheriff warrants fall into several categories:
The Coffee County Sheriff's Office maintains a dedicated warrants division that operates from:
Coffee County Sheriff's Office
300 Hillsboro Boulevard
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 728-3591
Official Website
Deputies are authorized to execute warrants 24 hours per day throughout Coffee County, including the municipalities of Manchester and Tullahoma, in accordance with T.C.A. § 40-6-210.
As of 2025, Coffee County has implemented several methods for individuals to determine if they are subject to an active warrant. Pursuant to the county's digital records modernization initiative, the following verification options are available:
Individuals seeking warrant information must provide their full legal name and date of birth. Additional identifying information such as a Social Security number may expedite the search process but is not mandatory under T.C.A. § 10-7-503.
The Coffee County Justice Center maintains public access terminals available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding county holidays and court closures.
Outstanding warrants in Coffee County may be verified through multiple channels established by local judicial authorities. The verification process adheres to protocols set forth in T.C.A. § 40-6-215 regarding warrant status and accessibility.
Methods for checking outstanding warrants include:
Third parties conducting warrant searches on behalf of others must provide documentation establishing their legal authority to access such information, as required by T.C.A. § 10-7-504(o).
Individuals with active warrants are advised that appearing at law enforcement facilities may result in immediate arrest. Legal counsel may be consulted prior to addressing outstanding warrants.